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The Chennai Heritage Auto Display 2021 had vintage automobiles and motorcycles showcased for visitor. It was like travelling back in time for many visitors at the Chennai Heritage Auto Display 2021, as they enjoyed a short ride on a working replica of the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwagen, the first automobile of the world. Ford Quadricycle, which is said to be the first experimental automobile of Henry Ford which he built in 1896, is the main attraction.

The other main attraction in auto display is the Benz Patent Motorwagen, was made by Karl Benz and his wife Bertha Benz drove on it first with her two children. Both these models are manufactured by Coimbatore-based UMS Technologies. “We have exported close to 100 such replicas to vintage and classic automobile lovers across the world. The uniqueness of this car is that it runs on Benzine,” stated G D Rajkumar, managing director, UMS Technologies Pvt Ltd.

As one enters the exhibition, a bright yellow colour Mustang welcomes the visitor. Visitors were seen clicking pictures near cars such as the Rolls Royce 20/25, Benz 8/20, Ford Anglia, Dodge Brothers, 1931. Apart from this, motorcycles such as Lambretta Lamby, Triumph Twin, My Augusta, BSA Bantam, and other vehicles drew the attention of the crowd.